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Old 02-25-2011, 10:37 AM
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not sure where to put this thread..im currently reading

the psychology of the winning horsplayer
by tom hagerty

not a bad read.though using scott mcmanus 'local capper in chicago' as
the be all end all kills it for me.

i would recomend as a refresher

beyer on speed

must read once a year

betting thoroubreds a pros guide for the horseplayer

by steve davidowitz


if anyone has three books they are using or recomending carry on


im reading


i would recomend as a refresher


a must read once a year..
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Old 02-25-2011, 10:45 AM
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not sure where to put this thread..im currently reading

the psychology of the winning horsplayer
by tom hagerty

not a bad read.though using scott mcmanus 'local capper in chicago' as
the be all end all kills it for me.

i would recomend as a refresher

beyer on speed

must read once a year

betting thoroubreds a pros guide for the horseplayer

by steve davidowitz


if anyone has three books they are using or recomending carry on


im reading


i would recomend as a refresher


a must read once a year..
Currently reading Steve Davidowitz book.
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Old 02-25-2011, 04:20 PM
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"Black Beauty" is a must for the serious horseplayers.
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Old 02-25-2011, 05:20 PM
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Old 02-25-2011, 09:32 PM
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Modern Pace Handicapping ~ Tom Brohamer
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Old 02-26-2011, 07:32 AM
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My favs (some what outdated)

The Winning Horseplayer - A. Beyer
Picking Winners - A. Beyer
Betting Thoroughbreds - S. Davidowitz
Investing at the Racetrack - W. Scott
The Body Language of Horses - T. Ainslie & B. Ledbetter
The Handicapper's Handbook - T. Ainslie

All I beleive are one time must-reads........
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Old 02-26-2011, 12:39 PM
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Old 02-26-2011, 06:17 PM
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Modern Pace Handicapping ~ Tom Brohamer
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Old 02-27-2011, 01:26 AM
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Old 02-27-2011, 01:42 AM
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btw needs to write a book..
TFM would organize the book burning.
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Old 02-27-2011, 10:40 AM
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Value Betting at the Racetrack, By David Johnson PHd
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Old 02-27-2011, 12:55 PM
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Modern Pace by Brohammer
Kinky Handicapping by Cramer
Thoroughbred Cycles by Cramer
Betting Thoroughbreds by Davidowitz
Expert Handicapping by Litfin
Best of Thoroughbred Handicapping by Quinn...my favorite, it points you towards a lot of different writers, but is extremely well done.
Beyer on Speed
Blinkers Off by Fotias

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Old 02-28-2011, 07:06 AM
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Handicapping 101 by Brad Free.
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The Handicappers Guide to Oblivion by Stevie Hasbeen.
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